Backgrounds of Startups Companies in Cleantech
Based on an analysis of the key startups in the algae energy sector, and based on interactions with a number of other small aspiring startups in the industry, the following are the characteristics of a typical algae startup:
- It is typically started by a small group of people.
- Most of them start off with their own funds or with angel funds. (This could change as the industry matures)
- Many of them have had close relationships with the research community even before they started, or form associations with the universities and research communities soon after they start.
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Energy Generation |
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Vestas wind systems |
Manufacturer, seller, installer, and servicer of wind turbines |
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Suzlon Energy |
Wind power company |
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First Solar |
leading manufacturer of thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules, or solar panels |
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SMA Solar technologies |
Solar energy equipment supplier |
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Energy development corp |
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Gamesa |
Manufacturing company mainly concerned with the fabrication of wind turbines and the construction of wind farms. |
http://www.gamesa.es/en/ |
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Sun Power |
Designs and manufactures high-efficiency crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, roof tiles and solar panels |
http://us.sunpowercorp.com/ |
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Ormat |
Provider of alternative and renewable energy technology |
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Trina Solar |
Manufacturer of mono and multi-crystalline PV modules |
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MEMC Electronic Materials |
Manufacturer of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry |
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Sharp |
From the world's first solar-powered calculator to solar-powered residential and commercial applications, Sharp powers more homes and businesses than any other solar manufacturer in the world. |
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eSolar |
Developer of concentrating solar power (CSP) plant technology |
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Gigaton Throwdown |
The Gigaton Throwdown Initiative encourages companies,entrepreneurs, policy makers, and investors to build big solutions to create climate stability and energy security. |
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Southern California Edison |
Primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California, USA |
http://www.sce.com/ |
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Prudent Energy |
Prudent Energy is the designer, manufacturer, and integrator of the patented Vanadium Redox Battery (VRB™) – a large-capacity energy storage system with high performance and low operating costs. |
http://www.pdenergy.com/ |
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Water ,environment |
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Hyflux |
Leading provider of integrated water management and environmental solutions |
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Arcadis |
Provides consultancy, design, engineering and management services in the fields of infrastructure, water, environment and buildings |
www.arcadis-us.com |
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Biofuels |
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Solazyme |
Solazyme is focused on commercializing products derived from our renewable oil and biomaterials production technology. |
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Sapphire Energy |
Algae-biofuel producer |
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Solix Biofuels |
Algae –biofuel producer |
http://www.solixbiofuels.com/ |
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Amyris Biotechnologies |
Amyris is an integrated renewable products company providing sustainable alternatives to a broad range of petroleum-sourced products. |
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Codexis |
Codexis produces biocatalysis and enzyme products that give them a competitive edge in the low carbon economy. |
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Enerkem |
Enerkem takes your non-recyclable garbage to create clean community transportation fuels at its modular refineries |
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Bio-products ( bioplastics, |
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Novacem |
Novacem, the carbon negative cement company delivers scalable transformative innovation to the cement industry |
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Novomer |
Novomer is a sustainable chemistry company pioneering a family of high performance, environmentally responsible polymers and chemical intermediates |
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Cereplast |
Cereplast is a bioplastics designer and manufacturer. |
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Genomatica |
Sustainable chemicals |
http://www.genomatica.com/ |
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Enablers ( Green IT) |
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Power Assure |
Power Assure designs and delivers Dynamic Data Center Optimization software |
http://www.powerassure.com/ |
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Scientific Conservation |
Energy efficiency through advanced diagnostics |
http://www.scientificconservation.com/ |
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Sustainable |
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Tesla Motors |
Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles and EV powertrain components. |
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Fisker Automotive |
Plug-in series hybrid sports cars |
http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/ |
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Enerkem |
Enerkem takes your non-recyclable garbage to create clean community transportation fuels at its modular refineries. |
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MasdarCity |
Others |
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District Energy |
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Adage |
Adage biopower is focused on converting woody biomass, a renewable resource, into electricity/biopower. |
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First Energy |
First Energy is a diversified energy company dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. |
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Viessman |
Viessman main focus is on the product of equipment to produce and control energy. |
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Xcel Energy |
Its primary services are electricity and natural gas. |
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